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Hi Everybody!

Welcome to the new website. I am striving to take on a few new things as I search for new ways to connect with people and give my perspectives on music and ministry. As I write this Covid-19 is afoot and most of us are sitting at home. These can be trying times.

I tend to shy away from using cliches. I have learned to do so because I know I am guilty, at times, of not believing my own words. I have heard, and seen, so many times in our short battle against the spread of the virus what I will call a cliche, “God is still in control.” Now, before you kick me out of the church and unfriend me, let me explain myself. There is an old saying often used in older times to justify improper behavior. “God is in His heaven, and the King is on his throne, so what are we to do?” In other words, those authorities aren’t around, so we aren’t going to let them affect what we do. When I hear someone say, “God is still in control,” I wonder if they really believe it to the point of affecting how they act.

Some people are very sincere in their proclamation, and I doubt don’t they live what they say. But, I have heard some people make that statement while they are trying to cut into the lineup in Walmart to get another cart load of toilet paper. The fear and selfishness take over, and any thought of WHO is in control is completely lost. I struggle with this myself. Fear can sometimes keep me from doing the things I know I should do and trusting God with the outcomes.

When this ceases to be a cliche is when I actually turn my face toward Him and ask God to give me the strength to rely on Him rather than myself.

April 4, 2020